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February 9th, 2006 19:00

Slow PC

I purchased an Inspirion 600m 6 months ago.  When I start up my computer, after my password screen, it takes a long time for my desktop to come up.  Then when I'm opening or saving files in Word or Excel, it takes a long time to switch to different folders...a good 3 or 4 minutes.  If I open them in explorer, it doesn't take as long.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to what my problem may be or how to solve it.  Thanks.
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    DoubleDaffy

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    Posted February 10th, 2006 00:00

    I don't know if this applies, but on a network, when you open folders in a different place it can take a very long time sometimes.
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    Posted February 10th, 2006 12:00

    Yes, I already know that.  However, I'm not on a network when I'm trying to access these files on my hard drive.  Thanks anyway.
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    100mph

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    Posted February 10th, 2006 22:00

    OK. You are not on the network (now even we know that).
    But do you have any mapped drives, network shortcuts?

    Did you try:

    Unplugging all external devices?
    Restarting in Safe Mode?
    Un-checking Automatically search for network folders and printers (Folder Options)?
    Checking for improperly installed devices (Device Manage)?
    Inspecting Event Viewer?

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